Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Canberra from $186

How to find the cheapest flight from
Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR)

All the information you need to plan the best MEL to CBR flight in 2021: compare Melbourne to Canberra flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Canberra.

ME1 - CBR Price	$242 - $407
CBR Temperature	12 - 28 °C
CBR Precipitation	33 - 69 mm

Popular in June High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Cheapest in April Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
Round-trip from $242 From Melbourne to Canberra
One-way from $218 One-way flight from Melbourne to Canberra

Popular in

June

High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise

Cheapest in

April

Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$242

From Melbourne to Canberra

One-way from

$218

One-way flight from Melbourne to Canberra

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Canberra?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Melbourne to Canberra. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Canberra.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 44% on flights from Melbourne to Canberra compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $319. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $378.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Canberra?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Canberra from Melbourne. Prices for April average $307 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $176. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a April flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in April

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Canberra (ME1 - CBR)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Canberra at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra in September, October 2021

The best prices found for MEL to CBR flights in September, October

15 Oct - 22 Oct

$186pp

MEL

Melbourne

Rex

Direct

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Rex

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

15 Oct - 22 Oct

$247pp

MEL

Melbourne

Virgin Australia

Direct

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Virgin Australia

1 STOP

MEL

Melbourne

18 Oct - 21 Oct

$262pp

MEL

Melbourne

Rex

Direct

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Rex

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

Melbourne to Canberra 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Canberra from Melbourne found for this year

15 Oct - 22 Oct

$186pp

MEL

Melbourne

Rex

Direct

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Rex

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

15 Oct - 22 Oct

$247pp

MEL

Melbourne

Virgin Australia

Direct

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Virgin Australia

1 STOP

MEL

Melbourne

18 Oct - 21 Oct

$262pp

MEL

Melbourne

Rex

Direct

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Rex

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

Direct flights to Canberra from Melbourne

Save time with Melbourne to Canberra direct flight deals

15 Oct - 22 Oct

$186pp

MEL

Melbourne

Rex

Direct

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Rex

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

1 Mar - 15 Mar

$261pp

MEL

Melbourne

Rex

Direct

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Rex

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

18 Oct - 21 Oct

$262pp

MEL

Melbourne

Rex

Direct

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Rex

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Canberra

Late deals on return flights to Canberra from Melbourne, departing today and this week

21 Sep - 24 Sep

$556pp

MEL

Melbourne

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Virgin Australia

Direct

MEL

Melbourne

21 Sep - 24 Sep

$625pp

MEL

Melbourne

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Virgin Australia

1 STOP

MEL

Melbourne

23 Sep - 23 Sep

$633pp

MEL

Melbourne

Multiple airlines

Direct

CBR

Canberra

CBR

Canberra

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

MEL

Melbourne

One-way flights to Canberra from Melbourne

The cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne to Canberra

07:00 - 11:50

Rex

1 stop

4h 50m

MEL - CBR

$218

mytrip.com

04:15 - 11:50

Virgin Australia

2 stops

7h 35m

MEL - CBR

$292

DreamWorldTravel

03:10 - 12:15

Jetstar

2 stops

33h 05m

AVV - CBR

$455

Gotogate

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Flight FAQs

From Melbourne to Canberra

What airport do you fly into for flights to Canberra from Melbourne?

Canberra (CBR), located 6.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Canberra. 3 airlines have flights to Canberra from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Canberra should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from Melbourne to Canberra have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Tigerair Australia, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Tigerair Australia with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Canberra for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Canberra for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Rex for just $186, but on average you can expect to pay $459.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 3 direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra under $200. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to Canberra is less than $236.

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to Canberra for under $600?

There are currently 8+ open flights from Melbourne to Canberra within the next 7 days for less than $600.

How popular is this Melbourne to Canberra flight route?

This flight path from Melbourne to Canberra was viewed by 5,725 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra return?

Flying on Rex is currently your cheapest option to Canberra, with prices starting at $186. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $247 and $2,664, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Canberra for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Canberra one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Rex, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $96. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Canberra for a low price.

Destination information for Canberra

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Melbourne to Canberra.

1h 07m

17.0 °C

50.0 mm

Airports servicing Melbourne

Melbourne (MEL)

Avalon (AVV)

Melbourne Essendon (MEB)

Airports servicing Canberra

Canberra (CBR)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Tigerair Australia	$118	$167	No cancel fee	81%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Tigerair Australia. Please check directly on their website for additional information.	Search Tigerair Australia flights
Virgin Australia	$177	$260	No cancel fee	80%		Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	$144	$296	No cancel fee	74%		Search Qantas Airways flights

Hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra

See what time of day planes typically take off from Melbourne towards Canberra.

Morning 6 AM to midday	63% of flight departures
Afternoon Midday to 6 PM	36% of flight departures
Early morning Midnight to 6 AM	1% of flight departures
Evening 6 PM to midnight	0% of flight departures

Midnight

6 AM

Noon

6 PM

Weekly flight availability

from Melbourne to Canberra

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Melbourne to Canberra.

Sunday

3 daily flights

Monday

5 daily flights

Tuesday

0 flights

Wednesday

4 daily flights

Thursday

0 flights

Friday

3 daily flights

Saturday

0 flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra

The best prices from Melbourne to Canberra are usually found in April or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR)

All the information you need to plan the best MEL to CBR flight in 2021: compare Melbourne to Canberra flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Canberra.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Canberra?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Canberra?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Canberra?

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Canberra (ME1 - CBR)?

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Canberra in September, October 2021

The best prices found for MEL to CBR flights in September, October

Melbourne to Canberra 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Canberra from Melbourne found for this year

Direct flights to Canberra from Melbourne

Save time with Melbourne to Canberra direct flight deals

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Canberra

Late deals on return flights to Canberra from Melbourne, departing today and this week

One-way flights to Canberra from Melbourne

The cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne to Canberra

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Melbourne</span> to <span class="emphasized">Canberra</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From Melbourne to Canberra

What airport do you fly into for flights to Canberra from Melbourne?

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Canberra for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Canberra for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to Canberra for under $600?

How popular is this Melbourne to Canberra flight route?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra return?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Canberra one-way?

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Destination information for Canberra

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Melbourne to Canberra.

Airports servicing Melbourne

Airports servicing Canberra

Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Canberra

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Melbourne to Canberra choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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Hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Canberra

See what time of day planes typically take off from Melbourne towards Canberra.

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Melbourne to Canberra.

How to find the cheapest flight from
Melbourne (MEL) to Canberra (CBR)